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ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104 S. First StreetAlhambra, CA 91801

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The Downtown Alhambra Business Association announced the return of the Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 as

part of Visit California Restaurant Month, a national

event celebrated in many major cities to help stimulate tourism and patronage at local restaurants.

This foodie-favorite week is the perfect time to take a global culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving

Announcement of vacancy on Alhambra Unified School District Board of Education: a call for applicationsThe Alhambra Unified School District

Board of Education is accepting appli-cations to fill the vacancy for the full

term of the First Nominating District seat. Any person eligible to hold office may obtain an ap-plication from the Office of the Superintendent, Administration Building, 1515 W. Mission Road, Alhambra, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on the district website www.ausd.us.

In accordance with Education Code Section 35107, to be eligible to be elected or appointed as a member of a governing board of a school district, an interested party must be:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.• A citizen of the state.• A resident of the school district (and within

the First District boundaries for this seat).• A registered voter.

• Not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office.

• An employee of the school district may not be sworn into office as an elected or appointed member of that school district’s governing board unless and until he or she resigns as an employee. If the employee does not resign, the employment will automatically terminate upon being sworn into office.

Interested parties who meet the legal mandates for membership on the Board of Education are in-vited to submit an application, resume, and a letter of interest detailing their qualifications to:

Mr. Robert L. Gin, president Board of Education Alhambra Unified School District 1515 W. Mission Road Alhambra, CA 91803

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Diners at Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week can experience great food and prices that promise to delight the palate and wallet thanks to specials and prix-fixe menus from participating eateries.

5 families win city’s Holiday Home

Decorating Contest There were five winners in the City of Alhambra’s

annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Seventeen homes submitted applications. Four Parks

& Rec staff members and five Youth Commission members judged the decorations. Winners were selected based on the highest scores city-wide.

SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 5A

First place, the Lopez family.

Discover diverse, thriving food scene with Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week 2019

food culture of Alhambra. Diners can expe-rience great food and prices that promise to delight the palate and wallet thanks to spe-cials and prix-fixe menus from participating eateries.

Restaurants are offering two- to three-course menus priced anywhere from $15 to $30 for lunch and $20 to $50 for dinner. Diners simply need to call and make reserva-tions, or visit the restaurants and ask for their Taste of Alhambra prix-fixe menus.

The weeklong promotion spotlights the diverse cuisines of Downtown Alhambra’s restaurant scene with many options: Amer-ican Continental, Asian Fusion, Japanese Fusion, Thai, Korean, Irish, Peruvian, Indi-an, Mexican, and more. In its second year, Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week has 13 restaurants on its roster, including Limerick’s Tavern, Panasia Sweet and Savory, Manco-ra Peruvian Cuisine, Charlie’s Trio Café, Vinos at Trios, 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill, Diner on Main, Big Catch Seafood House, Bon Appetea Café, Dickey’s BBQ Pit Alhambra, Phoenix Inn Chinese Cuisine, Alondra’s Hot Wings, and Mahan Indian.

With a growing diversity of culinary talent, Alhambra has been steadily carving out its own niche in dining ex-cellence within the larger Los Angeles market. The late and beloved food critic Jonathon Gold often uncovered hidden gems in this enclave of the San Gabriel Valley.

For those on a budget, Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week gives diners a chance to sample offerings that would normally be priced higher. Mancora Peruvian Cuisine, one of Downtown Alhambra’s hidden gems located in a strip mall, promises another inspired, five-course menu of flavorful, seafood-based items like ceviché, luscious pulpo al olivo, and arroz con mariscos, for just under $50. There

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Mayor’s Corner

By Mayor Jeff Maloney

Happy New Year, Alhambra!

With the holiday season drawing to a close, I hope that you’ve been able to step back from the daily grind and spend some quality time with your friends and family. My family and I always enjoy this festive —

if slightly hectic — time of year as it reminds us to count our blessings and to take time to appreciate our collective good fortune.

As we move into the New Year, it’s more than just the calendar that changes. We also welcome a new balance of power in our federal government, a new California governor, new legislators, and, in Alhambra, a new City Council. These changes may present challenges to our city, but they will also provide opportunities for our commu-nity to evolve and progress in exciting new directions. I am anxious to begin working with my new colleagues on the council on important issues that affect our residents.

New year, new lawsOn a state level, there were many new

bills signed into law that will affect residents throughout the state over the next few years. Some highlights:

• The 100 Percent Clean Energy Act of 2018 (SB 100) — This new law sets goals for California to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels for energy. Under this act, 50% of the state’s energy production must be carbon free by the end of 2026 and 100% carbon

free by the end of 2045. As a member of the local Clean Power Alliance, Alhambra is well on its way to meet these goals.

• California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (AB 375) — In response to rising concerns about online and digital security, Assemblymember Ed Chau, who represents Alhambra in the State Assembly, authored this new law which will provide online consumers a wide variety of protec-tions and choices in how their personal and consumer data is collected and used online. (Effective 2020)

• California Internet Consumer Pro-tection and Net Neutrality Act of 2018 (SB 822) — This law prohibits internet service and data providers from blocking or “throt-tling” information over the internet based on the content or origin. All information over the internet is required to be treated equally.

• Single Use Plastic Straws (AB 1884) — As of Jan. 1, this new law will give diners the choice of whether or not to use disposable plastic straws when eating at full service restaurants. Such restaurants may not provide straws automatically but will

provide one upon request.Be sure to stay up to date on these and

many other measures going into effect soon.Alhambra’s run for the rosesOn New Year’s Day, you may join

millions of others around the world in watching the Tournament of Roses Parade either in person or on TV. If so, please keep an eye out for Alhambra’s entry, Home Tweet Home, which was inspired by the design of Miss Grace Blackwell, a student at St. Therese School. This year represents the 91st year Alhambra has participated in the Rose Parade, a wonderful tradition for our community.

Not a resolution, a recommitmentI’ve never been big on New Year’s resolu-

tions, since most things worth resolving we probably should have been doing anyway! However, for 2019, I will recommit to be-ing an open and accessible public servant, a proponent of good government, and a supporter of civic engagement in our fair City of Alhambra.

Happy New Year and best wishes for a wonderful 2019!

The Alhambra Fire Department, the YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley, the Alhambra Police Department, the Alhambra School District, the City of

Alhambra, and the organizers of the Spark of Love Christmas toy drive thank everyone who donated toys, money, food, etc. Thanks also to the volunteers

who gave their time and talents.Everyone working together for a

common goal made Spark of Love a big success.

Spark of Love: it takes a village

Many kids got Christmas presents thanks to the Spark of Love toy drive.

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New Year’s resolution: Get fit the Planet Fitness wayWith the dawn of a new year, it is time

to set goals for yourself. What do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months? If one of your goals is to get and stay fit then why not enlist an entire team to support you?

On your first day at any Planet Fitness (we recommend the one in Alhambra), you will find a staff that is ready and willing to help you. They won’t disturb you if you know what you want to do, but a simple hello to a staff member when you walk in can set the tone for confidence and comfort in the gym. It will be much easier to go back regularly if you know there are friendly people waiting for you and they are prepared to assist if you have questions about how to use a machine to its best advantage or help you plan an exercise program.

Beginners can start with a tour of the facility. There are lots of different pieces of equipment designed to stretch and strengthen different muscles or give you a cardio workout. A quick tour of the facility and a demonstration of unfamiliar ma-chines can be extremely beneficial. Don’t forget to ask where the bathrooms are. You will feel much more at home when you can navigate the gym like a pro.

When you sign up for Planet Fitness, the free PE@PF program is a great way to familiarize yourself with their state of the art equipment, especially the ones that look complicated. PE@PF stands for physical

education at Planet Fitness. Members regis-ter at the front desk for the class they want and show up to the scheduled appointment with a trainer.

He or she can provide you with a complete demonstration so that you will become comfortable with that work station in no time! Once you know how to use the equipment that gives you the results you want, your gym experience will be much more productive.

If you're unsure where to start your new fitness program, beginning with the basics is a great way to ease into it. Hop on a treadmill or another machine that you already know and start at a gentle pace. Work your way up gradually. Another familiar piece of equipment might be the leg press or lat pulldown machines. They are straightforward options for strength-ening. It isn’t necessary to have an intense sweat session to get your body moving and accustomed to the gym equipment.

For motivation, consider asking a friend to join PF with you so you can encourage and challenge each other. For extra moti-vation, check out Planet of Triumphs at https://planetoftriumphs.com./ This is an online community for Planet Fitness mem-bers where you can ask for advice, share your success stories, and cheer each other on. These are real members with real stories told in Planet Fitness’ 100% judgement free zone.

Planet Fitness encourages everyone to

Fitness instructor Nadine Munoz guides staff member Brandon Duran through an exercise routine.

set and keep personal goals for accom-plishment during the year. If your goal is to get and stay fit, take a step into a whole

new world of fitness and friendly support for what you want for yourself, and have a happy new you.


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Executive CommitteePresident: Helen Romero Shaw, The Gas Company Vice President: Megan Meloughney, The Ratkovich Company/The AlhambraImmediate Past President: Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor At-Large members: Evike Chang, Evike.com, Inc. Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing Valarie Gomez, YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley Lee Lieberg, LandZ Real Estate Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors

Board of Directors Christopher T. Balmaseda, Taiwanese American Professionals Nickie Chan, J & N’s Formula to Wellness Harish Amar, California Institute of Advanced Management Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing Liza Rodriguez, Vidorra Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California Dr. David Snyder, Snyder Optometry, Inc. Linda Wong, Spark After School Academy Ambassadors Jewelyn Co, president Nickie Chan Kay Lee Fukui Eddie Garcia Cindy Ho Frances Lo Mary Ann Torres-Co Sam Yue StaffC.E.O.: Sharon GibbsMembership/Advertising Sales: Stan YonemotoOffice Manager: Irma HernandezNews Director: Dulcy JenkinsWriters: Glenn Barnett, Gary Frueholz, Jewelyn CoOffice Assistant: Rosemarie ValerioMembership liaison: Julian Chung

Publisher and Editor: Sharon GibbsNews Director: Dulcy Jenkins

AROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions expressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors. All rights reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

About 100 people attended the City of Alhambra’s City Council retirement ceremony for outgoing councilmembers Stephen Sham, second from left, Barbara Messina, and Luis Ayala. Mayor Jeff Maloney is on the left; Councilmember David Mejia is on the right. Plaques were presented to the councilmembers.

Christmas trees to be recycled Dec. 26 through Jan. 12

After the guests have left and decorations are taken down, don’t forget to place the holiday tree out for recy-cling. From Dec. 26 through Jan. 12, Republic Services will recycle holiday trees for free. Just place the tree on the ground next to the regular collection during the normal collection day. The tree needs to be free of or-naments, bows, and ribbon. By recycling Christmas trees, residents are helping the environment and keeping this valuable resource out of the landfills.

Here are some useful holiday recycling tips:

• Place bows and ribbon in the green trash container because they are not recyclable.

• Place cardboard and gift boxes in the blue recyclable container.

• Not all wrapping paper is recyclable. If it has metallic specs, pass it through a shredder and use it as filler for other gifts throughout the year.

• Place live wreaths in the black yard waste container.

• Remove all items from the tree or wreath, including stands, nails, ornaments,

and tinsel.• Place the tree, including flocked

trees, at the curb for collection so it can be recycled as compost, mulch, or ground cover at no extra charge to residents.

For more information about holiday recycling, please contact Republic Ser-vices at 888-742-5234 (residential cus-tomers) or 800-299-4898 (commercial customers).

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At the Dec. 10 City Council meeting, the City of Alhambra bid farewell to three outgoing councilmembers and welcomed three new councilmembers. From left, Vice Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler, Councilmember Katherine Lee, and Councilmember Ross J. Maza are officially sworn in to their new positions.

Library offers programs for all agesThe Alhambra Civic Center Library, 101 S.

First St., is starting the year out with programs for adults, teens, and children in January.

For adults, head on over to the library’s Re-ece Hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, for a free screening of the action/adventure movie Tomb Raider.

On Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., watch the PBS investigation POV: Dark Money that follows the history of political corruption and reform efforts in Montana, complicated by the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m., the library will present a program on Financial Literacy with David Lo of CalCPA. For more information, see this web site: https://alhambralibrary.org/events/2018/11/20/financial-literacy.

On Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m., hear a presentation titled Your Body Image May Shape Who You Are. This presentation may assist in self-awareness and making changes for the better.

For the teens there will be a TAB (Teen Ad-

visory Board) meeting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Reece Hall. They meet on the second Wednesday of every month September through May. Those who are between the ages of 14 and 18 and would like to contribute ideas to the library and earn service credit, please consider joining TAB. Learn more via this link: https://alhambralibrary.org/teen-advisory-board.

On Thursday, Jan. 17, after school at 3:30 p.m., learn about that teen favorite “edible slime.” Not sure what it is? Come and find out.

On Friday, Jan. 18, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., test computer skills at the monthly Homework Cen-ter. Just for fun, gaming and snacks are also on offer.

For the kids, check out the Special Children’s Program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Spend the morning learning all about penguins with the help of stories and hands-on activities. For families with children ages 3 – 7 years old. No registration is required, but please note space and supplies are limited.

Police Department partners with Neighbors app by Ring

The Alhambra Police Department announced the launch of an official partnership with the free Neighbors app by Ring. The Alhambra Police Department’s use of the Neighbors portal will allow it to communicate with residents and share photos, videos, and information regarding crime and suspicious activity. The partnership evolved from the unprecedented value that Ring video footage has proven to be to law enforcement throughout the country.

Anyone with a smartphone can join the Al-hambra Police Department on the Neighbors app via iOS/Android at https://download.ring.com/alhambra, or by texting “Alhambrapd” to 555-888. Once the app is downloaded, users will be able to provide the Alhambra Police Department with real-time local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe.

Download the free Neighbors app (iOS/Android) and join the digital neighborhood. Use the app to monitor neighborhood activity;

share crime and safety-related videos, photos, and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from neighbors, local law enforcement, and the Ring team.

How Neighborhood with Ring works: • Download the Neighbors app (available via

iOS/Android here: https://download.ring.com/alhambra).

• Opt-in to join a neighborhood. • Customize the geographic area to receive

notifications. Users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods.

• Receive real-time alerts from neighbors, local law enforcement, and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they happen.

• View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map.

• Share text updates, photos, and videos tak-en on any device, including Ring’s home security devices.

• Work with the community to make neigh-borhoods safer.

Second place, the Delgado family.

Third place, the Ngo family.

Fourth place, the Ramos family.

Fifth place, the Jones family.

HOLIDAY HOMES From Page 1A


Alhambra firefighters save homes in Woolsey fireBY GLENN BARNETT

On Thursday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. Alhambra Fire Engine 71 pulled out of Station 71 and headed for Agoura where the Woolsey fire had just broken out. The four men aboard, Capt. Randy Miranda, Engineer Josh Novella, Firefighter/Para-medic Ruben Vasquez, and Firefighter/Paramedic Timothy Paulson, would serve on the front lines of the fire for the next 50 hours without being relieved. They were on the line or at rest and on call for the next nine days.

There have been three massive fires in California within a year: the Thomas fire in Santa Barbara and northern Ventura counties in December 2017, the Men-docino Complex fire in the summer of 2018, and the Woolsey fire in November 2018. Alhambra firefighters responded to all three fires. For the Woolsey fire, it was Captain Miranda and his crew’s turn.

After their long stint on duty, the Alhambra firefighters were finally relieved and headed to the base camp for all the firefighters at Camarillo Airport near Oxnard. There they could wash, eat, sleep, and relax a little for 24 hours before heading back for a 24-hour shift on the fire line.

After arriving in the Agoura/Calabasas area on Nov. 8, they were transferred to

Malibu the next day and spent the rest of their time there. They were first assigned to the Paradise Cove Trailer Park and then were assigned to one hot spot after another along Pacific Coast Highway.

They were not alone. Individual fire companies formed strike teams totaling five engines and a battalion chief in charge. The Alhambra firefighters were teamed with other four-man crews from Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Arcadia, and South Pasadena. Their battalion chief was from Glendale. Together they became Strike Team 1205A. They traveled and worked together for the duration.

Capt. Miranda is proud that their combined efforts helped to save several homes even when the neighboring structures were fully engulfed in flames. He also is thankful for the residents of the area for their kindness. They offered the firefighters food, water, and Gatorade and allowed them to use their restrooms. They were a great support to all the first responders even when their homes were in the path of the oncoming flames.

The Alhambra crew returned home on the afternoon of Nov. 16 exhausted but proud that when duty called they rose to the occasion. We all offer our thanks to Alhambra’s finest who serve as first responders whenever emergencies arise.

Engineer Josh Novella, Firefighter/paramedic Ruben Vasquez, and Fighter Paramedic Timothy Paulson save a house during the Woolsey Fire.

Left to right: Capt. Randy Miranda, Firefighter Ruben Vasquez, Firefighter/Paramedic Timothy Paulson, and Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Novella at the Woolsey Fire.

TASTE OF ALHAMBRA From Page 1Aare even more savings and deals from the other participating restaurants as well.

Taste of Alhambra also gives restau-rants the opportunity to either showcase popular items already on their menu and also test out new and creative dish-es. Last year, 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill launched its smoked hickory and mesquite barbecue trays with much suc-cess, as they are now part of their regular menu year round. Looking forward to this year, Limerick’s Tavern (not the typical Irish gastro pub and known for their gourmet-level food) is excited to spotlight its scratch kitchen’s evolving creations, which can include signature items like chixcharrones, braised short ribs, and Scottish salmon.

With a collective of promising restaurants and culinary talent, the city has high hopes for the second Taste of Alhambra. “Our first Taste of Alhambra Restaurant Week was overall a positive success that brought a lot of needed energy into Downtown Alhambra,” said Downtown President Liza Rodriguez. “And we are thrilled to hold our second restaurant week to continue showing off our city’s bustling food scene! Alhambra locals and in-the-know foodies already embrace the city’s amazing restaurants, and now it’s time for others to discover them.”

For more information, visit the Taste of Alhambra website: https://tasteofal-hambrarw.com.

38 Degrees Ale House and Grill.

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Michael Aston is an Enrolled Agent engaged in his family business at Alhambra Tax Center, 1009 E. Main St., Alhambra. Alhambra Tax Center has served Alhambra residents since 1970. He can be reached at 626-282-1084. Tax questions, or any other questions, can be e-mailed to [email protected]. To view previous topics, read his blogs at www.alhambrataxcenter.com.

Tax Tips

Here’s some information to start off the New Year.

Jan. 28 is the estimated date the IRS will start to accept E-filed tax returns. But with the new tax reform, it may get pushed back to February.

Jan. 31 is when your employer must either mail your Form W-2 or have the form be available to you electronically.

Feb. 15 is the earliest date the IRS can release refunds that include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), and/or refundable portions of the American Opportunity Credit (AOC). If you’re not claiming any of these tax credits and you e-file with direct deposit, nine out of 10 tax payers will receive their refunds within 21 days after the IRS receives their tax returns.

March 15 is the filing date for Partner-ship Income Tax Returns (Form 1065) and S-Corporation Income Tax returns (Form 1120S).

April 15 is the filing date for Individ-ual Income Tax returns (Form 1040), Trusts (Form 1041), and C-Corporations (Form 1120).

May 15 is the filing date for Tax Ex-empt Organizations (Form 990).

Sept. 16 is the extension deadline for Partnerships and S-Corporations.

Oct. 1 is the extension deadline for Trusts.

Oct. 15 is the extension deadline for Individual and C-Corporations.

Nov. 15 is the extension deadline for Tax Exempt Organizations.

I would like to get the readers of my

articles more involved, so if you have any tax related questions you would like to appear in this article, please e-mail them to [email protected].

The dates above are for a calendar year. If your entity is based on a fiscal year, please contact your tax preparer or the IRS for your due dates.

Wishing you all a happy and prosper-ous New Year.

2019 tax dates

The Alhambra Chamber of Commercethanks these members for renewing their memberships

and for their continued support:American Legion

24 N. Stoneman Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-576-9584Member since 1997

Bolton & Company3475 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 100

Pasadena, CA 91107626-535-1497

Member since 2017

Credit Union of Southern California900 S. Fremont Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91803866-287-7225

Member since 2009

Edwards Alhambra Renaissance1 E. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-300-8312

Member since 2007

Garden Café228 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 101

Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-1833

Member since 2013

Howard Appliances, Inc.2121 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-943-9413

Member since 2011

Lieberg, Beggxis D.D.S.401 N. Garfield Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-2855

Member since 2006

Maido Stationery & Gifts150 E. Main St., Unit 110

Alhambra, CA 91801626-284-8205

Member since 2015

Main Street Jewelry & Watches210 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-940-5400

Member since 2014

Platt College1000 S. Fremont Ave.,

Building A10Alhambra, CA 91803

626-300-5444Member since 2003

Saint Therese Church510 N. El Molino St.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-282-2744Member since 2016

San Gabriel Hilton225 W. Valley Blvd.

San Gabriel, CA 91776626-270-2700

Member since 2013

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

438 W. Las Tunas DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91776-1507

626-289-5454Member since 1991

Sichuan Impression1900 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91803

626-283-4622Member since 2016

To renew your membership with a credit card, please phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481.

State Farm Insurance Talbot Agency

315 S. Primrose Ave.Monrovia, CA 91016

626-357-3401Member since 2017

The Alhambra Woman’s ClubP.O. Box 473

Alhambra, CA 91802626-289-9307

Member since 1962

The Hat1 W. Valley Blvd.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-0140

Member since 2003

Tomomi Sushi17 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-0388

Member since 2013

Total Educational Solutions625 S. Fair Oaks, Suite 300South Pasadena, CA 91030

323-341-5580Member since 2008

Trieu Dentistry1005 S. Garfield Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-288-5871Member since 2014

Vice-Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler; Councilmember Ross Maza; Chamber Ambassador Nickie Chan; former Chamber President Frank Chen; Police Chief Tim Vu; Henry Lo, rep. for Assemblymember Ed Chao; and Christian Daly, rep. for Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, welcome Lohas Fresh Mart, 300 W. Main St., Suite 120, on its grand reopening Dec. 11. Lohas is a specialty grocery store and Taiwanese restaurant with shopping and retail.

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AWDA680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 180Pasadena, CA 91101626-200-7897awdadesign.comAWDA is an interdisciplinary, research-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm founded on the belief that design has the power to enhance lives and improve communities.

Law Offices of Edith K. Chan41 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 206Alhambra, CA 91801626-281-1063Established in 1992, the Law Offices of Edith K. Chan have provided top quality legal services in and around Southern California.

Lohas Fresh Mart – Alhambra LLC300 W. Main St., Suite 120Alhambra, CA 91801626-300-3998lohasfreshmart.comSpecialty grocery store, Taiwanese restaurant, shopping, and retail

Pacific Plaza Premier Development Group9661 E. Las Tunas Drive, Suite ATemple City, CA 91780626-788-1671pacificplazapremier.comPacific Plaza Premier is one of Southern California’s leading private real estate developers with extensive experience designing, developing, building, and managing innovative projects while making valuable and enduring contributions to the communities in which they build.

Valley Vista Services17445 E. Railroad St.City of Industry, CA 91748626-233-8726valleyvistaservices.comValley Vista Services is a profesional, family-owned solid waste collection and recycling company based in and servicing the San Gabriel Valley since 1957. Valley Vista Services employs more than 250 personnel in the collection, transportation, and recycling divisions and services multiple municipalities over the greater Los Angeles area.

WELCOME OURNew CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for America’s teens: For many, a license equals freedom and getting one step closer to adulthood and independence. But each generation has different feelings and stressors about driving, and the current generation is no different. Here’s what you might discover from friends, relatives and your own kids, and how you can help learning drivers become better drivers.

They may be less inclined to get their license

Fact: Fewer drivers you pass on Amer-ica’s roadways are teens than years before. Only about 60% are licensed by age 18, down from 80% 30 years ago, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study.

What you can do: Talk with your teen about the costs and responsibilities of driv-ing as well as expectations for each other such as who pays for what. Some teens may want to jump into car ownership without realizing how much it costs for gas, insur-ance, and maintenance. And if your teen is reluctant to get a license, be sure you are on the same page about getting around.

They realize they’re still learningInexperience makes the first year of

licensure the most dangerous one, but the accident risk declines as new drivers gain experience. Even so, many teens know they have to be prepared to be behind the wheel, all alone, and deal with whatever the drive presents.

What you can do: Just because your teen gets a license doesn’t mean you should stop sitting alongside. They’re still learning, and you can help guide them through diffi-cult situations and new driving experiences.

They think speeding is no big dealCrashes are the leading cause of teen

deaths, and speed is a factor in about a third of fatal teen accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What you can do: Emphasize to your teenage driver how dangerous it is to disobey traffic laws. Not only can they be fined if they drive over the speed limit, but disregarding other rules of the road, such as seat belt use, can be fatal.

They’re paying attention to you, reallyA recent study commissioned by SafeK-

ids Worldwide supports the link between teen-parent driving habits, including seat belt use, speeding, dealing with distrac-tions, and drinking and driving.

What you can do: It pays to monitor and talk about driving, even after your teen has been licensed — especially during that first high-risk year. Draw up a list of fam-ily driving rules addressing speeding, seat belts, phone use, and more. It’s a proven way to help teens make safer choices while driving. And model what kind of driver you want them to become.

For more information, contact Regina Talbot at 626-357-3401.

What your teenage driver thinks about driving — and why it matters

Talbot Insurance Agency Inc. State Farm Insurance Regina Talbot, Agent, 626-357-3401 Insurance License #: 0G05807

Join local businesses for the Alhambra Chamber

Business to Business Networking event

Thursday, January 10, 20198:30 – 9:30 amCost: Free (coffee & pastries)

RSVP A MUST:Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 626-282-8481 or [email protected]

B to BHosted by:CoKreeate1019 E. Main St., Unit B, Alhambra 91801626-313-7885

Upcoming Co�ee TalkThursday, February 14 – TBA

NOTE Please be sure

to bring plenty of business cards &

promotional �yers for networking.

7 Things You Must Know Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale

Alhambra - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry re-port shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market.

The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don't get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse – financially dis-advantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars.

The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled "The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar".

To order a FREE Special Report, call toll-free 1-888-300-4632 and enter 1000. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home.

This report is courtesy of Rudy L. Ku-suma Real Estate Broker Lic# 01820322. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers cur-rently under contract. Copyright © 2012

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Tournament of Roses Queen, Court attend annual luncheon

For 30 years, the Tournament of Roses Queen and her court have made a stop in Alhambra for a luncheon in their honor hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Alhambra Tournament of Roses Com-mittee. It is only natural since Alhambra has participated in the parade for 91 years.

The event took place Dec. 4 in the beau-tiful Lakeview Room at Almansor Court. Former Mayor Mark Paulson welcomed the audience and turned the lectern over to this year’s Master of Ceremonies, Emmy Award-winning Lynette Romero, a report-er and an anchor at the KTLA Channel 5 Weekend Morning News.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Romero said when she first moved to Los Angeles from Colorado to work on TV news, her first assignment was to cover the Rose Parade. So she felt right at home.

Ms. Romero introduced the Royal

Court that included Princesses Helen Susan Rossi, Rucha S. Kadam, Lauren Michele Baydaline, Micaela Sue McElrath, Sherry Xiaorui Ma, Ashley Symone Hackett, and Queen Louise Deser Siskel. Each of the young ladies was escorted to her table by a community leader.

Thanks to these businesses, individuals, and service clubs for their support: Queen Table Sponsor: Transtech Engineers Inc.; Princess Table Sponsors: City of Alhambra, Evike.com Inc., Republic Services, Rotary Club of Alhambra, the Ratkovich compa-ny, and Tina and Annie Siu, D.DS.; and Table Sponsors: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Alhambra Chamber of Com-merce Ambassadors, Alhambra Unified School District, Frances Moore & Friends, Pacific Plaza Premier LLC James Chou, Soroptimist Club of Alhambra, and West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors.

Mark Trulson, director of instrumental music at Alhambra High School, escorts Rose Queen Louise Siskel to the Chamber’s annual Rose Queen and Court Luncheon.

Dr. Annie Siu and daughter Dr. Tina Siu Chee (middle) with the Rose Queen and Court. Dr. Siu instituted the luncheon during her tenure as Chamber president.

Notary services are available at the

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St.

Please phone 626-282-8481 for an appointment.

Assemblymember Chau honors Alhambra Educational Foundation

The Alhambra Educational Foundation was one of eight organizations and individ-uals honored Dec. 6 by Assemblymember Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park) with the Make a Difference award for their dedi-cation and commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in the communi-ty. The award ceremony took place during the Assemblymember’s annual Holiday Toy Drive in San Gabriel.

“Our community role-models are men, women, and organizations that have dedi-cated themselves to serving others and been

actively involved in local civic affairs,” said Mr. Chau. “Their professional and personal dedication to issues, such as mental health, education, and child-welfare is inspiration-al and should be recognized by all of us.”

Family, friends, and neighbors also met with the Assemblymember during the Holiday Toy Drive to discuss legislative is-sues, services, and programs offered by the district office and to celebrate the holiday season. All toys collected were donated to non-profit organizations for distribution to families in need within the 49th District.

Eight individuals and organizations, including the Alhambra Educational Foundation, were honored Dec. 6 with the Make a Difference Award. From left: Winston Wu; Karen Mac Nair; Emily Wu Truong; Steve Perry, Alhambra Educational Foundation; Assemblymember Ed Chau; Toke Yoshihashi; Steve Gunther; Delario Robinson; and Dan Arrighi.

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Local high school students compete in a robotics competition as part of Cal State LA's LAunchPad, a two-week hands-on program that aims to encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM. (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA)

Cal State LA receives $525,000 grant from Weingart Foundation to boost STEM student achievement

Cal State LA has been awarded a $525,000 grant from the Weingart Foundation to accelerate the achievement of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The three-year grant will allow Cal State LA to establish the Acceleration Initiative, which will prepare students from groups who are underrepresented to succeed in STEM. The goal is to produce more diverse STEM graduates who are prepared for the workforce and ready to contribute locally and globally.

“This generous grant from the Weingart Foundation for the Acceleration Initiative will allow the college to provide the best possible first-year experience program for our students, strengthening students’ com-mitment to excellence, engagement with their community, and accelerating their academic success and career prospects,” said Emily Allen, the grant’s principal

investigator and the dean for the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA.

Through the Weingart grant, Cal State LA will hire a director who will integrate the university’s already existing STEM pro-grams for middle school, high school, and first-year college students. The university will also leverage the funding to expand and improve the programs and to attract individual donors and private funders.

The Acceleration Initiative will bring to-gether four programs: MESA (Mathemat-ics, Engineering, Science Achievement), LAunchPad, STEP (Summer Transition to ECST Program), and FYrE@ECST (First-Year Experience at ECST).

“Cal State LA transforms lives — of students, their families, and our commu-nity. We appreciate the commitment of the Weingart Foundation to help us in this work,” Ms. Allen said.

Sandra Núñez, right, is a LIFT (Learning Independence for Transition) South Teacher from Alhambra Unified School District who was awarded the Academy of Special Dreams Micro Business Grant 2019. Academy of Special Dreams President and CEO Michael Dergar is on the left.

Academy of Special Dreams Foundation awards Micro Business Grant, serves less fortunate community in Mexico

The Academy of Special Dreams Foundation announced its global project of serving a less fortunate community in Mexico and the launch of a micro business for artists with disabilities in Alhambra.

"Thanks to the generosity of Helen Woo, of the Woo Educational Foundation, and many other supporters of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation, we were able to provide our first micro business sponsorship to a local transition group in the City of Alhambra,” said Michael Der-gar, president and CEO of the Academy of Special Dreams.

"We again supported the annual Christ-mas Posada in the small fishing town of Escuinapa, Sinaloa, where a warm dinner, dessert, goody bags, and games were pro-vided to more than 250 underprivileged children and elderly. I must give special thanks to our yearly supporters and friends,

in particular our volunteers in Mexico, for their yearly dedication, generosity, and passion."

About the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation

The Academy of Special Dreams Foun-dation believes that all persons, regardless of their disabilities, should have equal opportunities to express their talents and to be successful in the arts. As a tax-exempt IRC 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation, the primary mission of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation is to bring awareness to artists with disabilities by showcasing their artistic talents on its website, www.specialacademy.org. With more than 200 artists in residence, the foundation contin-ues to increase its online collection of visual art, paintings, short film, photography, creative writing, and other works of art by artists with disabilities.

The Chamber and the Rotary Club of Alhambra host their annual Holiday Mixer Dec. 19 at Almansor Court. Santa and the Grinch made special appearances, and toys were collected for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. From left are Chamber Ambassador Jewelyn Co; Jorge Ely Herrera, Southern California Gas; and Chamber President Helen Romero Shaw.

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce President Helen Romero Shaw, middle, and Chamber CEO Sharon Gibbs, second from right, present Certificates of Appreciation for 12 years of service to outgoing Councilmembers Stephen Sham, left; Barbara Messina, second from left; and Luis Ayala, right.

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ACCOUNTANTS/CPAS A.S. Rogers Income Tax Service 555 W. Main Street, Suite G Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2156

ACUPUNCTURE Center of Acupuncture and Herbs 701 W. Valley Blvd. #30 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 679-0197

APPLIANCES Howard’s Appliances, Inc. 2121 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 943-9413

ARCHITECTS M. Okamoto & Associates, Inc. 25 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 300 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 943-8800

ART GALLERY The Perfect Exposure Gallery 2424 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (213) 381-1137

ATTORNEYS Arcos, Carlos A., A Law Corporation 333 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8 Arcadia, CA 91006-2845(626) 284-9003

Athlon Legal, APC 14 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 503 Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 888-9035

Burke, Williams & Sorenson, L.L.P. 444 S. Flower Street, #2400 Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 236-2736

Jeffrey K. Maloney, Attorney at Law 708 N. Curtis Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 524-6727

Law and Mediation Offices of Elizabeth Yang 199 W.Garvey Ave., Suite 201 Monterey Park, CA 91754 (877) 492-6452

Law Offices of Edith K. Chan 41 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 206 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-1063

Law Offices of Frank W. Chen 405 S. San Gabriel Blvd., Suite E San Gabriel, CA 91776-1966(626) 441-4205

Law Offices of Todd B. Becker 388 E. Valley Blvd., Suite #207 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 872-0880

Tompkins & Parrington, Attorney Law P.O. Box 589 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3727

AUTO BODY REPAIR Caliber Collision 1130 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 293-7623

Douglas Auto Body & Paint 2435 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 795-7577

Hi Quality Auto Body 723 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 457-9114

Seidner’s Collision Center 15 N. Curtis Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-0006

Wondries Family Collision Center 328 S. Marengo Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 282-5496

AUTO DEALERS Bob Wondries Ford 400 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3591

Bravo CDJR of Alhambra 1100 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 537-2400

Browning Mazda of Alhambra 1200 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-2800

Goudy Honda 1400 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-1114

KIA of Alhambra 1247 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-0000

New Century BMW 1139 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-8444

Volkswagen Alhambra 1811 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 407-0500

Wondries Toyota 1543 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3651

AUTO REPAIR Andy’s Auto Service 3200 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 627-7274

Carroll’s Brake Service 2360 West Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-0993

Shepard’s Automotive 2524 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-3677

BAKERIES The Shredded Carrot 2428 W. Valley Blvd., Suite D Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 660-6071

BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS American First National Bank 1420 E. Valley Blvd. Suite A Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 863-1980

Cathay Bank - Atlantic Branch 601 N. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 279-3831

Cathay Bank - Valley Branch 43 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-7600

East West Bank - Alhambra Main 1881 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-2012

East West Bank - Valley 403 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 576-7447

Golden Bank, N.A. 105 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-1938

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 388 E. Valley Blvd., #118 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-8888

New Omni Bank 1235 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-5555

Sterling Bank and Trust 711 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 100 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 576-8810

Wells Fargo Bank - Alhambra Main 701 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 293-7324

Wells Fargo Bank Corporate 333 S. Grand Ave., 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 253-7134

Wells Fargo Bank/Alhambra Marketplace 726 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 457-3340

Wells Fargo Bank/North Alhambra 1910 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 356-8235

Wells Fargo Bank/Valley & New 1300 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 943-2502

BARBERSHOPS Elevate Barbershop 1015 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5698

Popular Demand Hair Center 1700 W. Valley Blvd. Unit B Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 625-5880

Sam’s Barber Shop 1103 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-1230

BEAUTY Alhambra Beauty Supply 445 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-2790

BUSINESS SERVICES National Builders Control 1110 E. Main Street #202 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-8883

CAR WASH Alhambra Car Wash 707 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-5666

CATERING SERVICE Big J -n- Lil’ J’s Carne Loca 800 Westminster Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (562) 201-7129

CHURCHES Alhambra SDA Church The Grace Place 220 S. Chapel Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-6137

Bethany Church of Alhambra 21 N. Olive Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-9124

Chinese Bible Missions Church 200 W. Commonwealth Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-9044

Emmaus Lutheran Church & School 840 S. Almansor Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3664

First Baptist Church 101 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-1511

First United Methodist Church 9 N. Almansor Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4258

Gateway Community Church of Alhambra P.O. Box 3086 Alhambra, CA 91803 (760) 518-7510

Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles 110 W. Woodward Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2467

Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church 1850 W. Hellman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 284-3229

Saint Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral 1621 W. Garvey Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 284-9100

Saint Therese Church 510 N. El Molino St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2744

San Gabriel Mission 428 South Mission Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 457-3035

CIGAR LOUNGES Havana House Cigars & Lounge 133 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-0547

CLOTHING Vidorra 100 E. Main St., Suite 120 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5505

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Academy of Special Dreams Foundation 115 W. California Blvd., Suite 326 Pasadena, CA 91105 (323) 253-7380

Alhambra Alumni Athletic Foundation P.O. Box 6133 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 674-3160

Alhambra Educational Foundation 1603 Chestnut Street Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 943-3080

Alhambra Firefighters Association P.O. Box 7110 Alhambra, CA 91802-7110(562) 822-0868

Alhambra Historical Society 1550 W. Alhambra Road Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-8845

Alhambra Latino Association P.O. Box 6062 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 864-4460

Alhambra Police Foundation 2801 W. Mission Rd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 407-0559

Alhambra Police Officers Association P.O. Box 7339 Alhambra, CA 91802-7499(626) 376-3253

Alhambra Public Library Foundation 101 S. First St. Alhambra, CA 91801-3704(626) 570-5079

American Legion Post - 139 24 N. Stoneman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-9584

Asian American EconomicDevelopment Enterprise 216 W. Garvey Avenue, Suite E Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 572-7021

Asian Business Association 120 S. San Pedro St., Suite 523 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 628-1222

Asian Youth Center 100 W. Clary Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 309-0425, x116

Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley 328 S. Ramona Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573-2831

Green Menu Organization 560 W. Main St., Unit D Alhambra, CA 91801 (877) 771-5281

Knights of Columbus #2431 P.O. Box 1027 Alhambra, CA 91801 (562) 843-0770

Professional Child Development Associates 620 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-7350

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Rotary Club of Alhambra P.O. Box 142 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 569-7039

Rotary Club of San Gabriel Valley - New Generation560 W. Main St., Suite C-243 Alhambra, CA 91801 (201) NEWGEN-1

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 4900 Rivergrade Rd., Suite A310 Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 856-3400

Soroptimist Intn’l/Alh./SG/SM P.O. Box 343 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 286-3066

The Alhambra Woman’s Club P.O. Box 473 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 289-9307

West San Gabriel ValleyAssociation of Realtors 1039 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 205B San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 288-6212

YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley 401 E. Corto Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-0226

COFFEE SERVICE LAMILL Coffee Inc. 1112 Westminster Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 202-0100

COIN COMPANY Alhambra Coin Center 254 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-1151

COMMUNICATION SERVICES CUP Communications P. O. Box 3091 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-3439

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Premier Cabling Solutions 3070 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 768-1051

Spectrum Business 4781 N. Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 260-1287

COMPUTERS McComputer Consulting, Inc. 407 West Valley Blvd. #4 Alhambra, CA 91803 (818) 303-4111

CONSULTANTS ACT Camps Leadership Coaching Company 2109 Winthrop Dr. Alhambra, CA 91803 (818) 635-7770

Calvin Chen Coaching International 412 N. Curtis Ave., Suite F Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 525-3370

High Point Marketing, Inc. 115 W. California Blvd #203 Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 422-6628

Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting, Inc. 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Unit 64, Bldg. A1, Suite 1100 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 282-4000

CONTRACTORS BeCome Realty, LLC 1141 S. Chapel Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (818) 660-6203

Dynasty Builders, Inc. 1501 W. Hellman Ave Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 299-0811

Old Town Concrete 15728 Woodruff Ave., #102 Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 294-7353

Sanz Construction, Inc. 2724 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 872-2150

CREDIT CARD TERMINAL SYSTEM CoCard LA 1641 W. Main Street, Suite 303 Alhambra, CA 91801 (800) 500-2899

Data One POS Inc. 4509 Cesar E. Chavez Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 526-8392

Prolific Business Solutions 5777 W. Century Blvd. #1250 Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 776-6688, 102

CREDIT UNIONS Credit Union of Southern California 900 S. Fremont Ave Alhambra, CA 91803 (866) 287-6225

DANCE STUDIOS The Granada L.A. 17 S. First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-7262

DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL CENTERS Angels Montessori Preschool 150 N. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 457-5927

DENTAL GROUPS Alhambra Dental Group 100 S. First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-9104

Beggxis Lieberg, DDS 401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 2 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2855

Dr. Dara Family Dental Office 70 S. Palm Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-6131

Efren Juarez, DDS 531 W. Las Tunas Drive, Suite D San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 289-9075

M & M Dental 1711 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-1711

Steven T. Placido, DDS 420 N. Garfield Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-9281

Trieu Dentistry 1005 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 288-5871

DEVELOPERS Pacific Plaza Premier Development Group 9661 E. Las Tunas Drive, Suite A Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 788-1671

Shea Properties 130 Vantis, Suite 200 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 389-7040

DISCOUNT STORES Costco - Alhambra 2207 W. Commonwealth Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-7164

DISTRIBUTORS Ace Beverage, LLC 401 S. Anderson Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 264-6000

E-COMMERCE Evike.Com Inc. 2801 W. Mission Rd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 286-0360

EDUCATION COUNSELING Total Education Solutions 625 S. Fair Oaks, Suite 300 So. Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 341-5580

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Central SGV Worksource Center - Goodwill Ind. 11635 E. Valley Blvd., Unit G El Monte, CA 91732 (626) 258-0365 X275

ENGINEERING Daniel & Doan Structural Engineering 1230 S. Ethel Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (951) 536-8899

Transtech Engineers, Inc. 13367 Benson Avenue Chino, CA 91710 (909) 595-8599

ENTERTAINMENT/HOBBIES Alhambra Performing Arts Center 1850 W. Hellman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 230-5435

Luckman Fine Arts Complex California State University 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 343-6616

ESCROW Dynasty Escrow 205 S. Chapel, Suite D Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-5491

EVENT PRODUCTION Auntie M Creative Consultants, Inc. 614 S. Date St. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 308-9774

FINANCIAL SERVICES Golden Eagle Wealth Mgmt. 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Unit 82, Bldg. A1, Suite 1222 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 872-2377

Primerica Financial Services San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 230-7192

FLORISTS Fanny’s Flowers 5947 Oak Ave. Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 287-1653

FOUNDRY Alhambra Foundry Co., Ltd. 1147 Meridian Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-4294

GOLF Alhambra Golf Course 630 S. Almansor Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-5059

GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT Choicess Community Housing Options 348 E. Foothill Blvd. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 359-3300

County of L.A. Dept. of Public Works 900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th Floor Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 300-3296

Esperanza Services 2510 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 457-5242

Home of Angels 1000 S. Granada Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 872-2162

Taiwanese American Professionals LA 3001 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 319-1966

GYMS Planet Fitness 610 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-8800

The Fit Factor Studio 38 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 310-7454

HEALTH PLANS UnitedHealthcare 30 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 101 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 537-3025

HOME HEALTH CARE California Mentor Family Home Agency 1000 S. Fremont Ave.Bldg. A-10 Unit 98, Ste 10350Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 607-0202

HOME IMPROVEMENT - RETAIL Home Depot 500 S. Marengo Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 458-9800, x 100

Lowe’s 2000 Empire Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 (818) 557-2373

HOSPITALS AHMC Healthcare, Inc. 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Building A-9 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 457-7450

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center 100 S. Raymond Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-1606

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center 438 W. Las Tunas San Gabriel, CA 91776-1507(626) 289-5454

HOTELS/MOTELS Days Inn 15 N. First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-0014

San Gabriel Hilton 225 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 270-2700

ICE CREAM STORES Fosselman’s Ice Cream 1824 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-6533

IMPORT/EXPORT W. Y. International Inc. 2000 S. Garfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 (323) 726-8733

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Mary Louise Bunker

Robert Cervantes

Pinki Chen

Lorelei Gilliam

Josh Goldberg

Owen Guenthard

Gordon E. Johnson

Gary La Guard

David Mejia

Barbara Messina

Stephen Perry

James T. Richetts

Laura Tellez-Gagliano

INSURANCE Allstate Insurance Company 820 W. Las Tunas Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 576-5780

Automobile Club of So. California 401 E. Main St., Suite 101 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4491

Bankers Life - Fran Rushie 2700 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite #205 Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 460-7120

Bolton & Company 3475 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 535-1497

Farmers Insurance 2540 Huntington Dr., #107 San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 614-9409

Farmers Insurance - Alhambra 1122 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 320-2272

ISU-ARMAC Insurance Agency, Inc. 100 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 100 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-6000

John L. Raya Insurance Group 401 S. Mission Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 570-8611

John R. Sinner Insurance Agency, Inc. 1230 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-1078

New York Life - Joanne Giang 801 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 533-8651

Pacific Advisors 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 212 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (323) 556-0213

Premier Insurance Group Inc./Allstate 1127 S. Fremont Ave., Suite C-MB#12 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 550-0020

Sanggria Insurance Services 1517 Acacia St., Apt. 2 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 407-8622

State Farm Insurance - Talbot Ins. Agency 315 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-3401

State Farm Insurance - Tom Romano 1226 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-1040

United One Insurance Agency 1400 W. Main St., Suite A Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 677-3950

INTERIOR DESIGN AWDA 680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 180 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 200-7897

JEWELRY Main St. Jewelry & Watches 210 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5400

LEGAL SERVICES Accessolution, LLC 235 E. Main St., Suite 200 Alhambra, CA 91801 (866) 982-3212

LIQUOR STORES Mega Liquor #8 2020 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-7070

Superstore #2 320 W. Alhambra Rd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-3258

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MANUFACTURER & REPAIR EMCORE Corporation 2015 Chestnut Street Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 293-3400

Green Dining Table, Inc. 625 S. Palm Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 576-8022

MARKETING AGENCIES CMPG 2620 Concord Ave., #100 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 782-9999

MARKETS & CONVENIENCE STORES Big T Mini Mart 240 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-2448

Cali Mart 1000 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-8819

Lohas Fresh Mart - Alhambra LLC 300 W. Main St., Suite 120 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-3998

Sprouts Farmers Market 150 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 863-1096

MEDICAL CLINICS HealthCare Partners Medical Group 55 S. Raymond Avenue #200 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-8005

Pacific Medical Imaging & Oncology Center 707 S. Garfield Ave. Suite B-001 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 227-2727

Planned Parenthood Alhambra Health Center 330 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 300 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 798-0706

United Integrated Healthcare Center 84 S. Palm Ave Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 280-9968

MEDICAL DOCTORS Allied Pacific IPA 1668 S. Garfield Ave., 2nd Floor Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-0288

Francisco G. Rodriguez, D.O.DBA: Dreamweaver Medical Associates 330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite 1 San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 284-3300

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT American Healthcare Products, Inc. 1028 Westminster Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 588-2788

Metro Home Healthcare Equip/Supply 1430 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 282-2200

MEDICAL SERVICES Albert C. Mak, MD, Inc. 707 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B002 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 227-2777

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center 6000 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90042 (323) 987-2000 x2007

Plushderma Laser Clinic 11008 Valley Mall, Suite 201 El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 448-7587

Positive Behavior Steps Corporation 1050 W. Lakes Drive, Suite 225 West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 644-1534

Superior Scientific 201 S. Raymond Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-5588

UCLA Alhambra Hemotology/Oncology 1411 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 200 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 588-2825

MORTGAGE TransGlobal Lending 185 W. Chestnut Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 552-1352

MORTUARIES/CEMETERIES Rose Hills Mortuary 550 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 299-3000

MUSIC - RETAIL AND INSTRUCTIONClassical European Music Academy Los Angeles P.O. Box 3994 Los Angeles, CA 90078 (323) 678-3239

Poprock Academy 11 S. 2nd Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-ROCK

NEWSPAPERS Pasadena Star News 911 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 578-6300 x4472

OFFICE FURNITURE Indoff Solutions Unlimited 700 Novelda Road Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) -308-3420

OPTOMETRISTS 1234 Ortho-K Vision Care 1234 S. Garfield Ave., #105 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-5388

Dr. Jeffery Shiau Optometrist 2 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-3115

Karen Chao, O.D., Inc. 121 S. Del Mar Ave. Suite A San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 287-0401

Snyder Optometry, Inc. 22 S. Chapel Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-8493

ORTHODONTISTS Tina Marie & Annie Siu, DDS 2585 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 796-0615

PARTY RENTALS Partyline Event Rentals 9674 Telstar Ave., Unit J El Monte, CA 91731 (323) 222-7115

Piñata Jakstand 2819 W. Ramona Rd., Suite B Alhambra, CA 91803 (323) 225-4453

PAYROLL SERVICES ADP - Automatic Data Processing 5355 Orangethorpe Ave. La Palma, CA 90623 (909) 762-6837

Paychex 500 N. Brand Blvd. #1400 Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 241-3800

PET STORES McCormick’s Pet Emporium 644 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4393

PHARMACIES Alhambra Professional Pharmacy 330 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 104 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 458-8909

PHOTOGRAPHIC Toyo Miyatake Studio 235 W. Fairview Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 289-5674

PHYSICAL THERAPY B & C Physical Therapy 41 N. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 782-7611

Bleu Physical Therapy 1819 W. Valley Blvd., Unit B Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 988-6211

Yonemoto Physical Therapy 55 S. Raymond Avenue, Suite 100 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-0591

PLUMBERS Alhambra Backflow - Lue Plumbing Service 2011 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 281-6736

E.L. Maloney Plumbing Co. 1008 ‘A’ Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 289-0228

PRINTERS Davis Blue Print Company 3205 N. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 225-4703

Plaza Printing 126 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-0209

QD Prints 1195 W. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 (323) 688-0518

YesGoPrint 3227 Produce Way #113 Pomona, CA 91768 (800) 715-7408

PRINTERS – 3D SERVICE CoKreeate 1019 E. Main Street, Unit B Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 313-7885

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT InveServe Corp. 123 S. Chapel Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 458-3435

The Huntington Professional Bldg. 3010 San Pasqual Street Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 289-1819

REAL ESTATE Century 21 Adams & Barnes 233 Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (213) 200-3057

Coldwell Banker – Marisol Grier 388 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 487-6849

Compass - Angela Armenta 680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 150 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 665-7996

eXp Realty 221 Main St., #133 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 417-9548

G.E. Property Development, Inc. 407 W. Valley Blvd. #4 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 282-9200

Gary A. Frueholz -Dilbeck Real Estate 2486 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 403-5220

H.M.E. Realtors 248 E. Main St., Suite 100 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-3400 Ext.125

Keller Williams Realty - Suzi M. Dunkel-Soto 488 E.Santa Clara, Suite 101 Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 354-7498

LandZ Real Estate 401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 2 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-8584

ManRealty.com 119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 303 Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 872-0608

Matthews Real Estate Investment Services 841 Apollo St., Suite 150 El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 598-3774

Pacific Union International - Lynne Tran 42 S. Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 627-9015

Re/Max Elite Realty - May Kunka 842 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 202-6030

Re/Max Titanium 8932 Mission Drive, Suite 102 Rosemead, CA 91770 (888) 258-3508

Safco Realty & Investment, Inc. 238 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4088

The Ratkovich Company/The Alhambra 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 1Building A1, Suite 1150Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 300-5000

Venti, Anthony Realtors, Inc. 1129 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-6121

RENTALS United Site Service 4511 Rowland Ave. El Monte, CA 91731-1123(626) 698-3057

RESALE BOUTIQUE Main Street Attraction 218 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-5150

RESTAURANTS Almansor Court 700 S. Almansor Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-4600

Alondra Hot Wings 515 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-7119

Applebee’s Restaurant 21 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 576-4621

Baja Cali Fish & Tacos - Main Street 31 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5549

Baja Cali Fish & Tacos - Valley 2001 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 872-0479

Big Catch Seafood House 2 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-8590

Blaze Pizza 100 E. Main St. #160 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 921-4188

Bun ‘N Burger 1000 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-6777

Denny’s Restaurant 369 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-6701

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 8 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 831-9797

Diner on Main 201 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-3488

Dog Haus 410 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-4287

Garden Cafe 228 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 101 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-1833

Jasmine House DBA, GL Restaurant Inc. 11 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-8000

JJ Bakery & Cafe - J. J. Gourmet Food Corp 150 E. Main St., #100 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 741-5388

Limericks Tavern 300 W. Main St., Suite 110 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 872-1504

Los Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina 118 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 313-0130

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine 240 W. Main St., Unit A Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5402

McDonald’s - Commonwealth 2310 W. Commonwealth Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 744-1188

McDonald’s - Main 909 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4541

McDonald’s - Valley 1520 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 458-8113

Mr Matcha, LLC 29 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801

Next Republic Artisan Kitchen 119 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 940-5822

Panasia Sweet & Savory 45 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 799-1997

Phoenix Inn Restaurant & Dessert 208 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 299-1238

Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking 1800 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 872-6464

Saigon Eden 29 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-0239

Saly Papa 100 E. Main St., #100 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 656-2222

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Scala Stonegrill 1411 S. Garfield Ave., Unit 104 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 782-7898

Shakey’s Pizza 2234 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 576-7851

Sichuan Impression 1900 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 283-4622

Spanglish Kitchen 526 N. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 589-0482

Steven’s Steak & Seafood House 5332 Stevens Pl. Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 723-9856

Subway Sandwiches & Salads 1701 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 293-8603

T4 Tea For U 16 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 656-5832

Tastea 349 E. Main St., Suite 104 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-8886

The Hat 1 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-0140

The Thai Paradise 909 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 570-8887

Tomomi Sushi 17 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 458-0388

Twohey’s Restaurant 1224 N. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-7387

Wendy’s 245 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-7349

Wing Stop 100 E. Main St., Suite 150 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-9464

Z Sushi 1132 N. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-5636

RESTAURANTS/CATERING 38° Ale House and Grill 100 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2038

Charlie’s Trio 47 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-4943

La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant, Inc. 2938 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-2412

Marie Callender’s Restaurant 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 281-9548

RESTORATION/CONTRACTORS Servpro of Alhambra 318 S. Palm Ave., Suite D Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 283-5875

RETAIL STORES Adiva Intimates 815 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 300-9100

Battery World 1032 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-5962

Japan Video Games 1509 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 281-6188

Maido Stationery & Gifts 150 E. Main St., Unit 110 Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-8205

Office Depot 1200 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 943-0900

Ohana Brewing Company 7 South First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2337

Target 2120 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 308-3290

The Home Goods on Main 215 E. Main st. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 741-5277

TonyMoly 108 S. First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 644-0293

RETIREMENT/CONVALESCENT HOMES Atherton Baptist Homes 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-4178

Brookdale Alhambra 1 E. Commonwealth Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3871

Burke Manor 15 N. Third Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 458-1505

Regency Park Senior Living150 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 480Pasadena, CA 91101626-773-8820

Royal Vista San Gabriel 901 W. Santa Anita Street San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 289-8889

Sunny View Care Center 1428 S. Marengo Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 576-1032

SALES PROMOTION Advanced Promotional Products 5125 Telegraph Road Los Angeles, CA 90022 (626) 282-7001

SCHOOLS Alhambra Unified School District 1515 W. Mission Road Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 943-3330

All Souls World Language Catholic School 29 S. Electric Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-5695

Bell Tower School 3116 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 943-9970

California Institute of Advanced Mgt. 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Mailbox #45 Bldg. A-10, 4th Floor, Suite 10402 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 350-1500

East Los Angeles College 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 265-8663

Oneonta Montessori School 2221 Poplar Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-0840

Options For Learning-State Preschool 18455 Railroad St. City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) 854-3449

Platt College 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Building A10 Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 300-5444

Ramona Convent Secondary School 1701 W. Ramona Road Alhambra, CA 91803-3099(626) 282-4151

St. Thomas More School 2510 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 284-5778

University of the West 1409 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 571-8811

SECURITY Diversified Alarm Service, Inc. 1001 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 980-9528

Golgotha Security P. O. Box 1071 Downey, CA 90241 (562) 536-5144

SHIPPING & MAILING SERVICES The UPS Store 560 W. Main St., Suite C Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 284-8298

SHOPPING CENTERS Alhambra Valley Properties #1 11812 San Vicente Blvd. #500 Los Angeles, CA 90049-5081(310) 471-4300

SIGNS Special Signs, Inc. 115 N. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91775 (626) 285-8870

STORAGE FACILITIES A-1 Self Storage 2300 Poplar Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 999-3566

U.S. Storage Centers - Alhambra 2500 W. Hellman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 872-6922

TAX SERVICE Alhambra Tax Center 1009 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-1084

Exact Tax 1024 E. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91755 (626) 573-0788

TJ’s Financial & Income Tax 1338 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 320-9611

TELEPHONE SERVICES AT&T, Inc. 2250 E. Imperial Hwy, 5th Fl., Suite 538G El Segundo, CA 90245 (800) 288-2020

THEATRES Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX 1 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 300-8312

San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre 320 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 272-2460

TIRE DEALERS EZ Tire Club 1515 Hope St., #205 So. Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 823-5901

TOWING Al’s Towing 3121 W. Mission Road Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-7277

TOY STORES Toy-Zilla 201 E. Bay State Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (213) 925-9918

TROPHIES & AWARDSAwards by Champion P.O. Box 6944 Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 287-2171

Vina Engraving & Live Scan Fingerprinting 917 W. Las Tunas Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 287-0778

TUTORING Spark After School Academy 2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. #222 Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 232-7606

UTILITIES/WASTE MANAGEMENT Allied Waste/Republic Services 9200 Glenoaks Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 974-5136

San Gabriel Valley Water District P.O. Box 1299 Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-7911

So. California Edison Co. 1000 E. Potrero Grande Dr. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (800) 990-7788

So. California Gas Company 11912-B Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91732 (800) 427-2200

Valley Vista Services 17445 East Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (626) 233-8726

VENDING MACHINES Tri-Star Vending 507 S. Palm Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 282-5044

VETERINARIANS Alhambra Veterinary Hospital 1501 W. Mission Road Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 289-9227

West Main Animal Hospital 2216 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-2179

WELLNESS & HEALTH J & N’s Formula to Wellness 7 N. 4th Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 616-0669

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Battery World1032 E. Main StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-5962

Beachbliss Swimwear & Apparel143 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(800) 695-1229

Handcrafted Model Ships1841 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 299-7330

Maido Stationery & Gifts150 E. Main St., Unit 110Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 284-8205

Office Depot1200 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 943-0900

Ohana Brewing Company7 South First StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-2337

Target2120 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 308-3290

The Home Goods on Main215 E. Main st.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 741-5277

TonyMoly108 S. First StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 644-0293

RETIREMENT/CONVALESCENT HOMESAtherton Baptist Homes214 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-4178

Brookdale Alhambra1 E. Commonwealth Ave.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-3871

Burke Manor15 N. Third StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 458-1505

California Mission Inn8417 Mission DriveRosemead , CA 91770(626) 287-0438

Regency Park Senior Living150 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 480Pasadena , CA 91101(626) 773-8800

Royal Vista San Gabriel901 W. Santa Anita StreetSan Gabriel , CA 91776(626) 289-8889

Sunny View Care Center1428 S. Marengo Ave.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 576-1032

SALES PROMOTIONAdvanced Promotional Products2818 W. Main StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-7001

SCHOOLSAccident Liability InstituteP.O. Box 3142Alhambra , CA 91801(213) 279-2750

Alhambra Unified School District1515 W. Mission RoadAlhambra , CA 91803(626) 943-3330

All Souls World LanguageCatholic School29 S. Electric AvenueAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-5695

American College of Commerce& Technology1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A10Suite 10425Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 766-1420

Bell Tower School3116 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 943-9970

California Institute of Advanced Mgt.9550 Flair Dr. #201El Monte , CA 91731(626) 350-1500

East Los Angeles College1301 Avenida Cesar ChavezMonterey Park , CA 91754(323) 265-8663

Little Sunshine Preschool2401 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 741-5100

Oneonta Montessori School2221 Poplar Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 284-0840

Options For Learning-State Preschool18455 Railroad St.City of Industry , CA 91748(626) 854-3449

Platt College1000 S. Fremont Ave.Building A10Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 300-5444

Ramona Convent Secondary School1701 W. Ramona RoadAlhambra , CA 91803-3099(626) 282-4151

St. Thomas More School2510 S. Fremont AvenueAlhambra , CA 91803(626) 284-5778

University of the West1409 Walnut Grove Ave.Rosemead , CA 91770(626) 571-8811

SECURITYDiversified Alarm Service, Inc.1001 Monterey Pass RoadMonterey Park , CA 91754(323) 980-9528

SHIPPING & MAILINGSERVICESThe UPS Store560 W. Main St., Suite CAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 284-8298

SHOPPING CENTERSAlhambra Valley Properties #111812 San Vicente Blvd. #500Los Angeles , CA 90049-5081(310) 471-4300

SIGNSSpecial Signs, Inc.115 N. San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel , CA 91775(626) 285-8870

SKIN CARECM Clinical Skin Care242 E. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 281-3343

SPASHarmony Spa of Monterey Park321 W. Garvey Ave., #AMonterey Park , CA 91754(626) 380-8954

STORAGE FACILITIESA-1 Self Storage2300 Poplar Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 999-3566

U.S. Storage Centers - Alhambra2500 W. Hellman Ave.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 872-6922

TAX SERVICEAlhambra Tax Center1009 E. Main StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-1084

Exact Tax1024 E. Garvey Ave.Monterey Park , CA 91755(626) 573-0788

H & R Block - Commonwealth2595 W. Commonwealth Ave.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 407-0700

H & R Block - W. Valley location945 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 289-4187

H & R Block -Alhambra Courtyard349 E. Main Street, Suite #102Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 570-0213

TJ’s Financial & Income Tax1338 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 320-9611

TELEPHONE SERVICESAT&T, Inc.2250 E. Imperial Hwy, 5th Fl.Suite 538GEl Segundo , CA 90245(800) 288-2020

THEATRESEdwards Alhambra RenaissanceStadium 14 & IMAX1 E. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 300-8312

San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre320 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel , CA 91776(626) 272-2460

TOWINGAl’s Towing905 S. Westminster AvenueAlhambra , CA 91803(626) 289-7277

TOY STORESToy-Zilla201 E. Bay State StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(213) 925-9918

TROPHIES & AWARDSAwards by ChampionP.O. Box 6944Rosemead , CA 91770(626) 287-2171

Vina Engraving & Live ScanFingerprinting1025 E. Las Tunas DriveSan Gabriel , CA 91776(626) 287-0778

TUTORINGClub Z! In-Home Tutoring Services112 E. Alhambra Rd., #14Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 219-7505

Spark After School Academy2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. #222Monterey Park , CA 91754(626) 232-7606

UTILITIES/WASTEMANAGEMENTAllied Waste/Republic Services9200 Glenoaks Blvd.Sun Valley , CA 91352(818) 974-5136

RETAIL STORESContinued

San Gabriel Valley Water DistrictP.O. Box 1299Azusa , CA 91702(626) 969-7911

So. California Edison Co.1000 E. Potrero Grande Dr.Monterey Park , CA 91754(323) 720-5213

So. California Gas Company11912-B Valley Blvd.El Monte , CA 91732(800) 427-2200

VENDING MACHINESTri-Star Vending507 S. Palm AvenueAlhambra , CA 91803(626) 282-5044

VETERINARIANSAlhambra Veterinary Hospital1501 W. Mission RoadAlhambra , CA 91803(626) 289-9227

VCA Mission Animal Hospital25 W. Mission Rd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-3643

West Main Animal Hospital2216 W. Main StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-2179

WELLNESS & HEALTHJ & N’s Formula to Wellness7 N. 4th Street,Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 616-0669

WINDOW TINTINGG5 Alhambra2207 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 282-0010

Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants

Dine Out Tonight and Enjoy Yourself

Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants

Dine Out Tonight and Enjoy Yourself



People shop small in Downtown Alhambra on Small Business Saturday

In its ninth year nationwide, Small Business Saturday made its biggest splash yet.

On Nov. 24, an estimated 104 million American consum-ers supported local retailers and restaurants, spending $17.8 bil-lion on Small Business Saturday 2018, according to American Express and the National Feder-ation of Independent Business.

For its part to support local small businesses in the commu-nity, Downtown Alhambra pre-sented its third Small Business Saturday event Nov. 24.

This year, 30 Downtown Alhambra businesses partici-pated and offered special deals to customers to celebrate the occasion. Businesses included Vidorra, In Motion Sports, Spades Nail Parlour, J & N Formula to Wellness, TON-

Downtown Alhambra presented its third Small Business Saturday event Nov. 24.

YMOLY, Alondra Hot Wings, 85C Bakery, Diner on Main, Grill’em All, Los Amigos Mexican Grill, Ohana Brewing Co., T4 Tea for You, Vino at Trios, 38 Degrees Ale House, Charlie’s Trio, Five Below, Big T Mini Mart, Julhead Piercing, McCormick’s Pet Emporium, PopRock Academy, The Fit

Factor Studio, Gallery Nucleus, Maido Stationery, and Toy-Zilla.

A Shop Small Welcome Station was located at Alhambra Place Shopping Center, where Shop Small maps and free American Express tote bags and swag were passed out to shoppers. Hits 101 Radio kept it lively playing grooves

The Alhambra Historical Society Museum owns three Florence Young paintings. Pictured are A View of Mount Wilson and San Gabriel Mission.

Nationally famous artist Florence Upson Young lived, worked in Alhambra

Sculptor Eli Harvey and artist Jose-phine Lyden, both nationally famous artists of the 20th century, have been profiled — as longtime Alhambra residents — in recent issues of Around Alhambra.

Florence Upson Young is another na-tionally famous artist who had longtime ties to Alhambra.

Born in Iowa in 1872, she gained her art training at the Chicago School of Art and the prestigious Art Students League of New York. She spent a year of study in Holland, following maintaining an art studio in Chicago for seven years during which time she studied with Nicolai Fechin at the Art Institute of Chicago.

She is reported to have moved to Alhambra in 1923, living in her Granada Avenue home, complete with artist’s studio, until her death in 1974. One internet source of information lists her death as 1965.

Ms. Young’s home/studio was just five blocks away from Champion Place, better known in the art world as Artist’s Alley, home of many world-famous art-ists, among which were, according to the Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Monthly, her “artist friends and associates.”

Who Was Who in American Art likens her art to California painting greats Edgar Payne, William Wendt, Maurice Brown, Seldon Gile, Percy Gray, the Wachtels, Hanson Puthuff, Artist’s Alley resident Sam Hyde Harris, and more.

Ms. Young’s interest in subjects for her ar-tistic efforts were wide ranging and included, according to California Art Auction, “desert and Sierra Landscapes, missions, Chinatown genre, and scenes from her European trav-els.” Her California scenes went northward to Monterey Bay, Carmel, Yosemite, and even the Gulf of Alaska.

The files of the Alhambra Historical

Society Museum demonstrate the China-town genre category: one 8 ½ x 11 sheet contains copies of nine pictures from the Pomona College Museum of Art’s collec-tion of 23 Florence Young artworks, in-cluding “. . . paintings circa 1932 of Chi-na City (current site of Union Station).” Some unknown, local editor has drawn a line through the words China City and substituted the word Chinatown.

Please note that the Pomona College Museum of Art, site of the largest known local collection of Florence Young art-works, is located at 33 N. College, Ave., Claremont, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Telephone for information: 909-621-8283.

The popularity of Florence Young’s paintings is attested by the wide range of museums, libraries, and other sites that exhibited her works. Exhibitors included the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the California State Building in Exposition Park, the Los Angeles County Fair, the Palos Verdes Library, the Ebell Club, Greek Theatre, the Orange County Museum, the Golden Gate Art Exhibit, the San Diego Museum of Art, Santa Paula, the Alhambra Public Library, and other sites.

The Alhambra Historical Society Museum owns three Florence Young paintings — thanks to a gift from Alham-bra Woman’s Club member Madeline Nelson — three watercolors depicting the San Gabriel Mission, A View of Mount Wilson, and An Old Mill.

The Alhambra Historical Society Museum is located at 1550 W. Alhambra Road. View the works by Florence Young and an amazing collection of artifacts re-lated to Alhambra history, during regular open hours: the second Sunday of each month between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment: phone 626-300-8845.

to provide a fun sound track to the day.“Small businesses are the backbone of

the American economy and local commu-nities,” said Liza Rodriguez, Downtown Alhambra Business Association president and owner of Vidorra women’s boutique. “However, it can be challenging for small business owners to plan events and do their own marketing. SBS is a great way, at least for one day, to help them do those things. Our Small Business Saturday event is less about the big block buster sales and extrav-

aganzas, but more about local residents and new visitors getting to know our communi-ty, neighborhood, and city.”

ABC 7 Eyewitness News, who did a review of some of the Los Angeles com-munities participating in Small Business Saturday, included Downtown Alhambra and spoke to Ms. Rodriguez, who further commented on the goals of shopping small. To watch the clip go to http://bit.ly/SBSAlhambra18ABC7.


Saint Therese Carmelite School was founded in 1926 and serves students in TK through eighth grade.

Saint Therese Carmelite School to present open house Jan. 13

On Sunday, Jan. 13, Saint Therese Carmelite School (STCS) will present an open house at 1106 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra. It will begin shortly after 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m.

The program will include an address by the principal, student and parent testimonials, and student performances. Afterward, attendees will be able to speak to teachers, visit classrooms, and explore the rich school curriculum.

Saint Therese Carmelite School was founded in 1926 and serves students in TK through eighth grade. The school educates students through the Catholic classical model to equip them with the logic, critical thinking, and language skills necessary to succeed throughout their lives. As an alternative to Common Core, this model is de-velopmentally appropriate and aims to provide a well-rounded education, including classic books, math up to Euclidean geometry, science, Catholic catechesis, Latin, music, art, and P.E.

Recent graduates of STCS have all been ac-cepted to area Catholic high schools. The school, above all, aims to form students in faith and virtue.

For more information, please visit https://sainttheresecarmeliteschool.com/ and the school’s Facebook page.

KaitLynn Paige Markley has been selected to represent Alhambra at the Miss California USA/Miss California Teen USA competition as Miss Alhambra Teen USA. Her selection was based on her academic standing, involvement in her community, her passion for the pursuit of excellence, and her interest in empowering other young women to follow in her footsteps.

Photographer Anna Wilding to unveil exclusive photographs of ‘The Peoples House’ in The Obama collection

Award winning filmmaker and still photographer Anna Wilding will unveil a stunning body of work featuring exclusive photographs of “The Peoples House” in The Obama collection at an Opening Gala (invitation only) Sunday, March 17, in cel-ebration of Black History Month, at The Perfect Exposure Gallery, 2424 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra.

A celebrated list of guests will be on hand as Ms. Wilding shares not only her photographs (both published and nev-er-before-seen) that have achieved critical acclaim and have appeared in magazines, newspapers worldwide as well as on Jimmy Kimmel Live, but also discusses her expe-riences at the White House at the gallery. Her exhibit, Celebrate Hope, will also feature select pieces from Chicago in the 1960s and 1970s by John Simmons A.S.C, where the President and First Lady grew up and select photos by Armando Arorizo.

The exhibit will run from Sunday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, March 17, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 213-

Photographer Anna Wilding was based at the White House from 2015 to 2017 during the Obama administration. Experience the "People's House" and rare images of First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama as they inhabited the West and East Wing.

381-1137, or visit http://www.theperfectexposuregallery.com/exhibit/obama-celebrate-hope.

Ms. Wilding was based at the White House from 2015 to 2017 during the Obama administration. Experience the

"People's House" and rare images of First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama as they inhabited the West and East Wing.

Ms. Wilding has been cited as iconic for both her work on screen and the lens as a director, photographer, writer, producer, and actress/comedian. After she moved to Washington DC, she became immersed at the White House. Her photos have received worldwide critical acclaim, and her limited edition fine art prints of the Obama White House hang in private collections on both coasts.

The Perfect Exposure Gallery displays the work of award winning and accom-plished photojournalists as well as works of photographers that regard artistry and craftsmanship as a standard of excellence. The mission of the Perfect Exposure Gallery is to present exhibits free of charge to the general public with the following goals to exemplify the rich variety and impact of photography: freedom of expression and a forum for the aesthetic, the contemptible, and the sublime.

AYSO Region 60 Tournament winners.

Alhambra Woman’s Club to meet Jan. 9

The Alhambra Woman's Club invites new and current members to start the New Year by joining the club at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra.

Entertainment will be provided by Ostia, who will perform contemporary and Latin music.

Last month, the club had a fun filled gathering that included singing Christmas songs and donating toys to the Spark of Love toy drive.

The cost of the luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Please phone 626-289-9307 for a reser-vation by Jan. 7.


Fifth grade participates in the American Revolution. These students are assigned parts to memorize prior to the event day so they can play one or more characters from the time.

Field trips provide learning experiences for students

Emmaus Lutheran School and Pre-school exist to help young people, through God’s Grace, lead active Christian lives and excel academically, socially, and physically. As part of the academic life of the students, there is a wide variety of field trips that provide varied external experiences for the students.

Sometimes those field trips can be vir-tual by doing an in-house field trip. One of those virtual field trips that is done each year is the Walk Through America trip. Two classes get to enjoy this experience each year. The fourth grade class learned about California history from the time of the Native Americans to the period of California becoming a state. At the end of their almost three-hour interactive expe-rience, the presenter brought out a large California floor map, and students had a special geography lesson. Props like a salt shaker for the Salton Sea, mini cars to place around Los Angeles to indicate the traffic, two cows named Moe and Doc to represent the Modoc Plateau in Northern California, and a bridge for the Golden Gate Bridge were used to help students remember the various significant spots in California.

Fifth grade participated in the American Revolution. Since these students are a little bit older, they are assigned parts to memorize prior to the event day so they can be one or more characters from the time. Great leaders like Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Betsy Ross, and George Washington could not be portrayed any better than through the efforts of 10-year-old students. Everyone creates and wears period costumes. Students recreate four

battle scenes: Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Trenton, the Battle at Valley Forge, and the Battle at Yorktown.

Emmaus students go off campus for many field trips, some including over-night and extended day like their trip to Sacramento to see California government in action. These on-campus field trips are fun and interactive and many times just as exciting as the off-site ones. The younger grades are always excited to see the Alhambra Fire Department show up with the hook and ladder truck and love seeing all the equipment close-up, trying on the gear, and learning about what the fire department does on a regular basis.

Emmaus recently had an assembly where the galaxy was recreated and stu-dents, while sitting inside a huge blow-up dome, were able to look at the stars, learn and identify constellations, and see the wonders of the night sky, all while sitting in the gym. Other assemblies or on-site field trips have included students learning about bugs, reptiles, and other creatures. Last year, the gym was converted to a hands-on science museum where students were able to learn about inertia, force, and other cool concepts through a STEM assembly.

Each of these experiences are brought on campus to enhance and reinforce the concepts that are being taught throughout the curriculum.

For more information about Emmaus Lutheran School, contact Principal Kit Hittinger at 626-289-3664, or visit the school when the open house takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 10.

AYSO region 60 U10 boys, second place.


BY JEWELYN COFor more than 30 years in the nail and

spa profession in Alhambra, Carol’s Nail Salon has provided great quality customer service for ladies and gentlemen. Carol Do has been in the cosmetology business for many years. She opened her first salon in North Hollywood. She then decided to establish her nail salon business in Alhambra because it was more convenient for her to be with her family.

Operating as a family business, Carol’s Nail Salon is a small boutique with a friendly atmosphere with relaxing spa chairs, manicure bar, and a room for body waxing. “This occupation just became a passion that I wanted to continue and had grown to love,” Carol said.

Carol’s Nail Salon provides manicures, pedicures, full sets, long faux nail fills, nail polish touch ups, spa services, body waxing, and eyebrow threading. Spa pack-ages include sea salt bath foot massages with the massaging chair. Callus removal and other options, upon request, can be a supplement to the spa package or pedicures. Expect to enjoy the sugar scrub spa that will be added to the spa package very soon. Depending on the season and occasion, customers come in for different polish colors and artistic, beautiful nail designs.

There are many variations of nail polish colors and gels to choose from, such as

Lollipops, Tropical Waterfall, Cinnamon Whip, Sea by the Night, and other assort-ments of basic color combos from pink to cream and shiny glitters. Carol’s Nail Salon makes certain that the equipment and tools are consistently sanitized and there are new nail fillers, buffers, and spa liners each time for each customer.

Cindy Thai provides excellent body and eyebrow waxing services using honey wax and threading using the two threads method. Clients who have been coming as regulars to Carol’s Nail Salon have become a family as Carol and her staff have treated them with great accommodations.

“I like coming to Carol’s Nail Salon because of the reasonable prices and the beautiful work they do. They are very nice people,” said Letty Gonzales, who has been a client for about five or six years. “It is a place to relax after a day of work. I will be coming here for many more years to come.”

Accommodations for brides, birth-days, and other special occasion group parties can be booked by appointment. Salon hours are from 9:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. Carol’s Nail Salon is located at 106 S. First St, Alhambra. Contact Carol’s Nail Salon for appointments and other inquiries at 626-576-5512.

Carol’s Nail Salon provides professional nail care, spa

Carol Do. Letty Gonzales with manicure “Sea by the Night.”

Ramona Convent inducts National Honor Society members

The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 27 Ramona Convent students as new members of the Ramona Chapter. The annual Induction Ceremony took place after school Nov. 28 in the Holy Family Room and was attended by Ra-mona administration, teachers, family, and friends.

All new members were voted on by the NHS Faculty Council after a qualifying review of their records in scholarship, char-acter, and service followed by an interview to ascertain their leadership development. NHS members pledge an ongoing com-mitment to excellence in all areas required for induction. Members also serve as Tiger

Tutors for their Ramona sisters and fund raise annually for Ramona scholarships.

Congratulations went to the following distinguished new members of NHS: Hilda Barraza, Penelope Bernal, Laurencia Botts, Arada Button, Andrea Caballe-ro-Cuevas, Angel Chan, Gabriella Deusch, Briana Dominguez, Anette Galan, Isabela Garzon, Samantha Gonzalez, Nijyah Jack-son, Bryanna Lopez, Alyssa Macias-Orgaz, Abbygail Martinez, Mikayla Medina, Elizabeth Miranda, Desiree Nunez, Vic-toria Romero, Patricia Salazar, Catherine Sanchez, Francesca Terramani, Tina Thai, Celeste Vazquez, Celine Vazquez, Olivia Virgen, and Yuechen Sunny Wang.

All new members of the Ramona Chapter of the National Honor Society were voted on by the NHS Faculty Council after a qualifying review of their records in scholarship, character, and service followed by an interview to ascertain their leadership development.

Alhambra Girl Scout Troop 1111, Cassidy, Mia, Jenavee, Audrina, Azalea, Lizzy, Saiyra, Sophia, Autumn, and Kristy, donated food and toys to the San Gabriel Humane Society for Christmas. They received a tour and learned about pet care and pet adoption.

To inquire about these adoptable animals, contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159, or visit at 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel. Adoption hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The shelter is closed on Mondays. Directions and photos of many more dogs and cats can be found online at www.sgvhumane.org.

The adoption fee for cats is $99, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, de-worm-ing, FIV/FELV/heartworm testing, and microchip. A $130 - $145 dog adoption fee includes microchip, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and de-worming, as well as

a free health check-up at a participating vet (some breeds slightly higher).

Save money with the Buddy Program. Adopt two pets at the same time for a reduced fee.

The Senior for Senior Program offers pets for $39 each.

The 2019 calendar is available for $10 if bought directly at the shelter or $12.50 if mailed.

American Staffordshire terrier • Adult • Female • Large

Sweetie is a super fun and active 4-year-old American Staffordshire mix with a gorgeous golden coat, beautiful auburn eyes, and a big happy smile. At about 55 pounds. Sweetie is a compact bundle of energy who loves spending time in the sunny outdoors. Sweetie was surrendered by her prior owners because they were not able to provide the active lifestyle she needs. Since she has been at the shelter, this intelligent and pretty girl has been a great playmate for the volunteers, and she has learned how to sit on command. As long as treats and human affection are involved, Sweetie would be willing to learn even more commands. This delightful girl also enjoys going out on long walks or going jogging with her human friends. Sweetie would make a great addition to an active on-the-go family that is willing to give her some training and the forever family she deserves. If you are that person, please come on by and meet Sweetie! Her adoption fee includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian.

The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is the local, affordable choice for spay and neuter, vaccinations, and TNR (trap, neuter, and release) for feral cats. Check out the Web site for information on the adoptable pets and adoption programs: www.sgvhumane.org.

German shepherd • Adult • Female • Medium

Meet Betty DeVille as she models her distinctive black and white colored fur coat markings. It looks like she's wearing a solid color designer cap with cat ears attached. She has the same name as a Rugrats cartoon mother, who has a nice but loud personality. Betty has a calm, loving nature, is friendly, and enjoys seeing new people coming to meet her. Melting into hands that massage her head and throat, Betty purrs with contentment. A lap is always nice to sit on when offered. If given a toy, she will show her sporting, playful side, which ranges from bat and pat to attack and toss. It depends on what is being offered for her amusement. Whether it's a still object, a flying teaser, or the laser dot, Betty takes the challenge. Her adoption fee is $99 and includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian. Betty is accepting visitors at Alhambra PetSmart, a San Gabriel Valley Humane Society adoption partner. For more information, call 626-284-3390.

Domestic short hair • Young • Female • Small

Jan. 3 – ThursdayParks and Recreation Commission7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Jan. 7 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Jan. 8 – Tuesday• LibraryBoardofTrustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• YouthCommission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• DesignReviewBoard 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Jan. 9 – WednesdayTransportationCommittee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Jan. 10 – Thursday• BusinesstoBusinessNetworking Hosted by CoKreeate 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 1019E.MainSt.,UnitB,Alhambra91801 R.S.V.P. to Chamber at 626-282-8481

Alhambra Service Clubs and OrganizationsTuesday:TheExchange ClubmeetsatnooneveryTuesdayatBirdiesBar&Grill,630S.AlmansorSt.,atAlhambraGolfCourse.TheKiwanis Club of Alhambra meets at 6 p.m. the firstandthirdTuesdaysofeachmonthatDenny’sRestaurant,369W.MainSt.,Alhambra.TheRotaryClubandSoroptimistClubmeetatnooneveryTuesdayatAlmansorCourt,700S.Almansor St. Wednesday:TheAlhambra Historical Societypresentsitsprogrammeetingsat7:30p.m.onthefourthWednesdayofJanuary,March,May,SeptemberandbeforeorafterThanksgivingin November at the Masonic Center, 9 W. Woodward Ave. Toastmastersmeetsfrom6:45p.m.to9p.m.onthefirstandthirdWednesdayseachmonthattheColonialKitchenRestaurant,1110 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Thursday: American Legion Post 139meetsat7p.m.onthefirstThursdayeachmonthattheLegionHall,24N.StonemanAve.,Alhambra.San Gabriel Valley New Generation Rotary Club meetsfrom6:30p.m.to8p.m.everyThursdayatTwohey’s,1224N.AtlanticBlvd.,Alhambra.TheAlhambra Woman’s Club meets monthly. Phone 626-289-9307 for information.

Community Calendar of Events• Thepublicisinvitedtoameetingregarding

vote centers placement for 2020 election 6 to 8 p.m. Jackie Robinson Community Center 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena 91103

Jan. 14 – MondayAlhambra City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Jan. 16 – WednesdayArts&CulturalEventsCommittee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Jan. 22 – Tuesday• PlanningCommission 7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.• DesignReviewBoard 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Jan. 23 – WednesdayChamber Mixer5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hosted by Next Republic Artisan Kitchen119 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801Chamber members $10. Non-members $15

Feb. 4 - MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Feb. 5 – TuesdayHCDA Citizens Advisory Committee7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Feb. 7 – Thursday•SCOREcounselorappointmentsavailable10 a.m. to noonPhone the Chamber at 626-282-8481• ParksandRecreationCommission 7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Feb. 9 – SaturdayAlhambraLunarNewYearFestival10 a.m. to 7 p.m.ValleyBoulevardbetweenGarfieldandAlmansorAlhambralunarnewyear.com

Feb. 11 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St

Feb. 12 – Tuesday• LibraryBoardofTrustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St. • YouthCommission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.

January

Ambrosia is a dazzling 5-year-old medium-size German shepherd girl with a beautiful black and tan coat, lively brown eyes, and the cutest perked up ears that are uniquely round in shape. This sweet girl was rescued by the shelter’s humane officers when she was found confined and abandoned in a property in Rosemead. Weighing 56 pounds, Ambrosia is a playful and rambunctious girl who enjoys long walks, playing fetch, and hanging out with her human friends. She also does well in the bathtub and enjoys frequent brushing of her beautiful coat. Despite the way she was abandoned, Ambrosia has remained a happy-go-lucky girl and is now waiting for the forever loving family that she deserves. If you are a German shepherd fan, Ambrosia is your girl! Her adoption fee includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian.

February

Betty Deville Ambrosia

• DesignReviewBoard 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Feb. 14 – TuesdayBusinesstoBusinessNetworkingTobeannounced8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.R.S.V.P. to Chamber at 626-282-8481

Feb. 19 – TuesdayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Feb. 20 – WednesdayArts&CulturalEventsCommittee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Feb. 25 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St

Feb. 26 – TuesdayDesignReviewBoard7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Feb. 27 – WednesdayChamber Mixer5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hosted by Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking1800W.ValleyBlvd.,AlhambraChamber members $10. Non-members $15


01/2019 ACADEMIC NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 23A

Alhambra Unified All District Marching Band to perform in 2020 Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda

Congratulations to the Alhambra Uni-fied School District All District Marching Band!

Under the direction of Mark Trulson at Alhambra High, Justin Lee at Mark Keppel, and Ben Coria at San Gabriel, the All District Marching Band will perform at the 2020 Rose Parade. This coveted per-formance will also put the school district, the City of Alhambra, and the West San Gabriel Valley on a national stage.

AUSD alumna and 2020 president of the Pasadena Parade of Roses, Laura Farber, said she’s so pleased her alma mater will be a part of the 131st Rose Parade. Ms. Farber, who attended Monterey Highlands and Alhambra High, encouraged the band to audition.

Barbara Messina, retired Alhambra City Councilmember and president of the board of the YMCA of WSGV, jump started community fundraising for this once-in-a-lifetime memory for members of the Marching Band with a $54,000 contribution.

The All District Band performs at the December Tri City event: ARTS Advance AUSD Countdown to the 2020 Rose Parade performance by the All District Marching Band: 389 Days. Photo by Maria Chow-Kakau.

Alhambra School District shares in West San Gabriel Valley SELPA CDE/CCEE Grant to become Systems Improvement Lead within California Statewide System of Support

The West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), a consortium of 14 districts located in the San Gabriel Valley, has been awarded one of the three five-year grants from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) to become a Systems Improvement Lead within the California Statewide System of Support. This system of support is designed to build local capacity and assist LEAs in identifying and eliminating inequities through a continuous improve-ment process.

With these funds, the System Improvement Leads will work collaboratively with the statewide system of support and other SELPAs to build the capacity of SEL-PAs statewide and provide more targeted support related to the education of students with disabilities.

The primary activities of the SELPA leads include

providing training and support related to the use of data best practices, as well as evidence-based practices in root cause analysis, systems alignment, and coherence. These practices will serve as the foundation for SELPAs and the LEAs served to ultimately improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities (SWD).

"This exceptional state grant is a bold opportunity for Alhambra Unified to work with colleagues in all 14 dis-tricts of the WSGV SELPA so together we empower our educators with resources and tools to advance student outcomes," said Denise Jaramillo, superintendent of Alhambra USD. "This visionary CDE CCEE initiative will create a coherent statewide system of support we need to make a real difference in our students’ lives and learning.”

The goals and objectives of this initiative will be achieved in partnership with the Riverside County and

El Dorado County SELPAs. The leadership team respon-sible for meeting the goals of the grant consist of Jacque Williams, assistant superintendent, West San Gabriel Valley SELPA; Leah Davis, executive director, Riverside County SELPA; and Tamara Clay, director, El Dorado County SELPA. The team also will collaborate with national and state experts to ensure that SELPAs have the technical assistance, training, and support needed to improve outcomes for students with disabilities across the state.

WSGV SELPA members include Alhambra USD, Arcadia USD, Duarte USD, El Monte City SD, El Mon-te Union SD, Garvey SD, Monrovia USD, Mountain View SD, Rosemead SD, San Gabriel USD, San Marino USD, South Pasadena USD, Temple City USD, and Valle Lindo SD.

Steve Perry, board president of the Al-hambra Educational Foundation, said the AEF has a countdown to 2020 Rose Parade link on its website where anyone who cares about students, performing arts, and music can show their support for the AUSD All District Band. Creative options include sponsoring a band member, buying a band uniform, purchasing T-shirts, buying a meal for a band member, and more. “This is a very exciting time for our All District Band and a lifetime memory,” said Mr. Perry.

“This is an extraordinary time for the district and the whole community to come together to support and celebrate our stu-dents and the talented band directors,” said Alhambra Unified Superintendent Denise Jaramillo. “The All District Marching Band is an example of our ARTS Advance AUSD: Arts Education is a Superpower philosophy.”

Visit https://aef4kids.com/aef-news.

Robert L. Gin, President, District 4 Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh, Vice President, District 3

Jane C. Anderson, Clerk, District 2 Joanne Russell-Chavez, Member, District 5

Vacant Position, District 1

2018- 2019

Visit www.ausd.us to apply by Jan. 16. Selected Jan. 29. Denise R. Jaramillo, Superintendent & Secretary to the Board

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Adele Andrade Stadler, Alhambra Unified School District Board of Education member for 14 years, was honored for her service Nov. 27 at her last meeting as a board member. Ms. Andrade-Stadler leaves to take a seat on the Alhambra City Council. To fill her four-year term, the board is accepting applications from qualified candidates until Jan. 16. A new board member will be selected Jan. 29. Visit www.ausd.us for Announcement of Vacancy on Board of Education for details and eligibility requirements. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

San Gabriel High senior Jonathan Huezo wins district’s nomination for ASCA’s Every Student Succeeding Award

Association of California School Ad-ministrators (ACSA) believes every student deserves equal opportunities to succeed. On every school day throughout Califor-nia, dedicated educators and courageous students overcome tremendous obstacles to reach their goals of academic excellence. Their success is everyone’s success; their powerful stories are inspiring. Each year, districts submit student names to ACSA for overcoming the odds and achieving suc-cess. The Alhambra School District selected Jonathan Huezo, a senior who attends a specialized program at San Gabriel High School. Jonathan has overcome obstacles in his life and is now on track to graduate in May. He is part of the music and drama department at San Gabriel High School.

Jonathan expressed an interest in music and was studying piano outside of school. Although he needed to take his core academics in the specialized SDC setting, he was given the opportunity to enroll in two general education electives: piano and beginning band. During this time, Jon-

athan began to make friends and became interested in joining the drama club. He auditioned for the winter production of Almost Maine and was casted. Jonathan auditioned again for the spring musical, The Adam’s Family, and again was casted. It was obvious that Jonathan was a natural on stage and had a passion for performing.

Jonathan remains active in the drama department and was in the winter produc-tion of The Miracle Worker in December. He is on track to graduate in May. He plans to attend a community college or an arts college and major in drama. Everyone is proud of Jonathan and all that he has accomplished in the time he has been at San Gabriel High School.

On Nov. 15, at an ACSA luncheon, Jonathan was awarded an ESS Certificate by Region 15 ACSA along with a check for $200 to support his future endeavors with education.

San Gabriel High School site staff, district staff, and Jonathan’s parents were in attendance at the luncheon.

Jonathan Huezo, center, celebrates his ESS Award surrounded by San Gabriel High School Principal Debbie Stone, left front; Pat Mahony, AUSD director of Special Education; Patrick Posada, SGHS drama director, left back; SGHS Assistant Principal Jennifer Miranda; and AUSD Superintendent Denise Jaramillo. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

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Empathy at Center of LearningforAUSDNovember GameChangerAwardwinnersdeserieBradvica,Anthony France

The November Game Changer Award winners, Alhambra Unified District Liter-acy Instructional Specialist TK-8 deserie Bradvica and Alhambra High School Campus Supervisor Anthony France, each approach their work with the motto: Make a positive difference in the world. Ask Ms. Bradvica or Mr. France about their jobs and their empathy and desire for service, and love for what they do shines through.

Ms. Bradvica, with the district for 25 years, works with 300 teachers at 13 Alhambra School District elementary schools to support and grow their exper-tise in teaching English language learners who comprise more than 30% of students in some schools. “Because so many of our homegrown teachers and staff speak a second language themselves, they build strong relationships with students and families, calling at home and being available to help propel the learning,” she explained. “I’ve created a variety of resources, such as digital classrooms, with really practical, relevant content to get extra information to teachers as they encounter challenges and I created a system for one-on-one support to every new teacher.”

Mary Li, a second-grade teacher at Ynez for 12 years, said, “deserie Bradvica goes above and beyond to help all teachers learn and make sense of all aspects of literacy. She plans interactive, engaging Professional Development training and offers voluntary PD’s after school, answers

any questions by e-mails, phone calls, or meetings. She is such an incredibly positive and encouraging colleague who spurs us all along.” Asked how she manages such a workload, Ms. Bradvica said, “I believe in celebrating every small victory along the way because that spirit makes every day a good one. I urge our teachers to adopt that sense of celebration for themselves and for their students because all learning starts with baby steps. We have to notice our successes; that is the secret.”

With the district for 28 years, Alham-bra High Campus Supervisor Anthony France loves his job. He said, “I was raised to love people, and I think working with kids is the greatest place on earth.” Mr. France’s job is to keep students, faculty, and staff safe. He does this by staying connected to co-workers and to students so he can notice if one is having a hard day. “I treat the students like they’re my own kids. I particularly gravitate to the special education students. They really brighten up any day.”

One special education student, Erin Profitt, wrote, “I am a freshman at AHS. I am part of Moor Friends. Tony goes out of his way to make all of us special ed students feel like we are part of the school. He says hi to all the students no matter who you are. I was having a hard time with my locker on the first day of school, and he took time to help me get it open. He is one of the biggest supporters of Moor Friends and goes out of his way to help all students.”

November Game Changer Award winner deserie Bradvica is District Literacy instructional specialist for 300 teachers at 13 elementary schools. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

November Game Changer Award winner Anthony France is campus supervisor for the 2,332 students at Alhambra High School. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

Kaylee Kho, San Gabriel senior, left, with her San Gabriel High School counselor, Devin Vergo, at the school’s Signing Ceremony to celebrate Kaylee’s signing with the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Gymnastic Team. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

San Gabriel High honors senior Kaylee Kho with Signing Ceremony to celebrate her signing with Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Gymnastic Team

On National Signing Day, San Gabriel High senior Kaylee Kho was one of five who signed with the Southern Utah University Thunderbird Athletics Gymnastics team. To celebrate that achievement, Principal Debbie Stone and her counselor, Devin Vergo, led a San Gabriel Signing Ceremo-ny so the school could honor Kaylee’s long dedication to the sport.

Kaylee also qualified for the Junior Olympic National Championship. At Level 10, she scored highs of 9.700 on bars, 9.650 on vault, 9.575 on beam, and 9.4 on floor.

Kaylee joins her sister Caitlin, also a San Gabriel High School alumna, on the SUU gymnastics team.

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Online registration for Dual Immersion in Mandarin and in Spanish continues through Jan. 31

Online registration for Alhambra Unified School District Dual Language Immersion in Mandarin and in Spanish is now open to the public through Jan. 31. To register, and for more details, please visit www.ausd.us.

“You have twice the power when you speak two languages,” Steve Padilla, an AUSD alumnus and LA Times’ editor, told Garfield Elementary students in

September. Mr. Padilla said the newspaper, under

the new local ownership of South Afri-can-born Chinese American Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, is specifically seeking out new hires who speak two or more languages.

Give children the gift of Dual Immer-sion in Mandarin or in Spanish to improve their life prospects.

Marguerita Elementary Mandarin Dual Immersion classroom bulletin board. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

Fremont Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion classroom bulletin board. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

Moor Friends gather to make decorations for the Alhambra High School Moor Friend Annual Winter Dance. From left are Andrew Trejo, Richard Hernandez, Jonathon Ochoa, Nylah Moore, Moor Friends adviser Melissa Martinez, Samantha Castillo, Kayla Taraio, Moor Friends adviser Wendy Osawa, and Nathan Diep. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez.

AUSD APPLICATIONS From Page 1A

The deadline for candidates to submit their application for this position is 5 p.m. Jan. 16. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. The board will interview finalists at a regular public

meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24, announce its decision, and seat the new member at the board meeting Jan. 29.

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Monterey Highlands Elementary competed in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League team tournament Nov. 10. Both teams won awards and trophies and advanced to the L.A. regional championship tournament Dec. 9. Monterey Highlands' Robotics Teams at CA Regionals: Back row, from left are Sophia Duong, Gabrielle Wong, Alex Song, Justin Wong, Diego Ruiz, Nicholas Jung, Ethan Amaro, and Andrew Duran. Front row, from left are Raelene Aragon, Sarah Duong, Cesar Osario, Gavin Chan, Keira Chan, Kristine Sy, and Sonia Hinojosa.

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